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Hopke and Grzelak earn All-American titles at USCSA National Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The NMU men's alpine team concluded the first day of the USCSA National Championship with notable performances from two skiers who were named All-Americans.

Wayne County woman wins lifetime lottery prize

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

A Wayne County resident, Charmaine Tate from Van Buren Township, has won a significant prize from the Michigan Lottery's Lucky For Life game.

Northern Michigan faces rival Michigan Tech in NCAA Tournament opener

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The Northern Michigan men's basketball team is set to face off against Michigan Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan seeks participants for new Medicaid advisory council

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is inviting current and former Medicaid members to join the newly established Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC).

NMU women's soccer announces spring schedule for 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team has announced its 2025 spring schedule.

Madison Heights nurse charged with unauthorized practice and falsifying records

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

Today, Antonio Serraon, 55, from Warren, was arraigned in the 43rd District Court in Madison Heights.

Northern Michigan women’s basketball faces Hillsdale in NCAA Tournament opener

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

Northern Michigan University's women's basketball team is set to face Hillsdale in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

NMU swim team earns three All-America honors at NCAA Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The NMU women's swim and dive team concluded the second day of competition at the 2025 NCAA Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Leo Nolles wins bronze at NCAA Championship for NMU

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The NMU men's swim and dive team completed the second day of competition at the 2025 NCAA Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Michigan DHHS launches new CSA teaming model for improved family outcomes

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the launch of a new Children Services Administration (CSA) teaming and support model, set to begin in April.

Cherry Republic receives $150K grant from Michigan agriculture commission

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

Today, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved a $150,000 grant from the Food and Agriculture Investment Program (FAIP) to Cherry Republic, Inc. The funds are part of a $2.8 million expansion project aimed at...

Generation Alpha: How workplaces must adapt for tech-savvy newcomers

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 12, 2025

The integration of Generation Alpha into the workplace is poised to bring significant changes, particularly with their inherent familiarity with artificial intelligence and digital technologies.

Michigan reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending March 8

By A. N. Hart | Mar 11, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending March 1.

FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Michigan during Q4 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four device companies from Michigan in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Charges filed after hyperbaric chamber explosion kills child at Oxford Center

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 11, 2025

Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against four individuals in connection with the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper following a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center.

Governor Whitmer declares March as March for Meals Month in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 11, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is collaborating with the federal Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers to mark the 53rd anniversary of the Senior Nutrition Program during March for...

Trump calls for end of CHIPS Act amid ongoing semiconductor industry discussions

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 11, 2025

President Donald Trump recently urged Congress to eliminate the CHIPS Act, a $52 billion subsidy program.

NFIB supports bill proposing permanent income tax cut for small businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 11, 2025

Amanda Fisher, the Michigan State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), addressed the Michigan House Finance Committee today.

Chronic wasting disease found in Osceola County farmed white-tailed deer

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 11, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has identified a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a farmed white-tailed deer from Osceola County.